Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man City vs Newcastle on 19 August, 2023. City edged this clash 1-0 thanks to Julian Alvarez’s 31st minute goal (it was also their first shot on target)
Only 4 of City’s 14 shots were on target, and only 1 of Newcastle’s 7 were on target. Clear cut chances at a premium, especially for NUFC. Newcastle’s first (and only) shot on target came through a long ranger from Harvey Barnes in the 70th minute.
xG Man City 0.99-0.28 Newcastle (Actual score MCFC 1-0 Newcastle)
1-0 Alvarez goal vs Newcastle xG 0.10
Man City vs Newcastle 1-0 Match Stats for comparison
(MCFC on left; NUFC right)
